PRN Pharmacy Technician

The US Oncology Network•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to support its Midland clinic. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends, on-call work, or major holidays. The position may be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on the candidate’s experience. Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician performs technical, non-judgmental tasks related to medication preparation and distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Work is subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. State laws may limit who is permitted to perform compounding or mixing tasks. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider with approximately 600 or more providers at more than 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. It delivers cancer care using technology and research, with a mission to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in patients’ communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Level 1: entry-level to three years of pharmacy experience.
For Level 2: at least one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
For Senior level: at least five years of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and reading and recording measurements.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate, unless required by state law.
IV certification.
Oncology background or extensive IV preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited or community-college-based program.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and physician authorization.
Admix medications as ordered by a physician accurately and on time, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs according to practice guidelines and state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
Manage inventory, including documenting quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
Support the medication-use process through label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP requirements.